Nikon D90 versus rival model with similar score

Further readings for the Nikon D90

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Although the new Nikon D7100 looks fairly similar to its predecessor (the popular Nikon D7000), Nikon has made some significant changes under the hood that belie the surface similarity. The D7100 not only includes a higher-resolution CMOS sensor, but even more significantly, the company chose to use a sensor without an anti-alias filter for the first time on a non-full-frame DSLR. While this should enable better sharpness and resolution, it may also result in more moiré patterns in some images.

The Nikon D5100 replaces the D5000 in Nikon’s lineup; it finds its place right below the Nikon D7000, according to Nikon’s marketing the D90 is still positioned between the D5100 and the D7000, however the spec sheet and the performances of the D5100 make this hard to believe.

This is because the D5100 shares the same Sony 16 megapixels sensor as the D7000. The major difference between the two bodies being the AF: 11 points with 3D tracking for the D5100 (presumably the “old” MultiCam 1000 already used on the D90) versus the 39 points with 3D tracking now used on the D7000.

The Nikon D5100 replaces the D5000 in Nikon’s lineup; it finds its place right below the Nikon D7000, according to Nikon’s marketing the D90 is still positioned between the D5100 and the D7000, however the spec sheet and the performances of the D5100 make this hard to believe.

This is because the D5100 shares the same Sony 16 megapixels sensor as the D7000. The major difference between the two bodies being the AF: 11 points with 3D tracking for the D5100 (presumably the “old” MultiCam 1000 already used on the D90) versus the 39 points with 3D tracking now used on the D7000. Find out Nikon D5100's review results...

High Tech in a Classic Package: The Hybrid Viewfinder

The X100 has been one of the most anticipated compact cameras. Although it looks like an old rangefinder, it is a very modern device. Its most obvious innovation is its hybrid viewfinder that combines both an optical viewfinder and an electronic one, projecting the information from the electronic viewfinder onto the optical one. And this really works!

Comments

D90 too much appraised?

I've been a Nikon user since many years. But somehow the concept D90 could not please me from the right start, I'm rather disappointed in this camera. The whole Nikon APS/C range including lenses is very commercial and margin driven. This type of cameras appeal to people that believe somehow in the DSLR because their father told so or even buy it as a kind of status symbol, but are no real photographers and don't want to/can spend as much money as the professionals really do. The result is that you get some kind of moderate compromise. With far too many amateur - read not necessary and even annoying features. Only the too complicated settings of the AF can easily bring you in serious trouble if you're not fully understanding what this is doing. Don't think that a D90 will ever beat a Canon 5D or a 7D. I recently bought an X100 - even such a small camera is able to produce images that surpass the D90 IQ very easily. There's always something 'soft' in the D90 pictures, even with sharpening put to 9. Some will say it are my lenses: I fully agree. Take in mind that DX-lenses are not really high end as the FX-ones, neither made to last a few generations. It's cheap plastic with some glass in it and over a few years, they lose precision and collect dust inside whatever you do to avoid it. I miss the Nikon and glass as they were back in the 70's: made to live forever.

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Re: D90 too much appraised?

I agree with you that DX lenses are not really high-end as the FX are. I only have two lenses on my D90 : one 50mm f1.8G (FX) and a 35mm f1.8G (DX) and guess what ? I saw a real difference when I open at 1.8 : unusable with the 35mm.By the way, comparing the Fuji X100 with the D90 as no sense : there is 4 years of technology between them !

Nikon D90

About this camera i am sure that there is no one that know some photography don't know this amazing camera the Nikon D90 shorty sayed this is what the mean when they sayed it worth everything that you pay.This camera is a entry level of DSLR but is acting like is a real pro DSLR high quality pictures fast focus and feels very good in your hands.Bottom line : if you want something not to expencive and a very good DSLR then buy it !